"Pine woods or sandy soil, Eastern and Southern Texas." (Coulter). "In woods and sandy soil, Arkansas to Alabama and Texas." (Small). Waysides and prairies; of no importance; bees gather propolis from resinous heads sometimes. May, June.*
COMMON SUNFLOWER. Helianthus annuus L.
Composite family. Compositae.
"Abundant in all valleys." (Coulter). Hunter: along roadsides and in waste fields. Honey yield sometimes good in the fall but strong in flavor. Much propolis gathered from the large composite heads of the flower and stems and leaves of the plant. May, September.*
VIRGINIAN CROWN-BEARD. Verbesina Virginica L.
Composite family. Compositae.
"Rich dry soil from the Mississippi and Gulf States through Texas to Mexico." (Coulter). In rich soils, lowlands and woodlands; honey yield very abundant, depending upon seasons; fine quality of honey. October.*
SNEEZE WEED. BITTER WEED. Helenium tenuifolium Nutt.
Composite family. Compositae.
"River bottoms, etc., extending from the Gulf and Mississippi States to Western Texas." (Coulter). College: abundant on open woodland prairies and plains of Eastern Texas. Honey yield good in favorable seasons; pollen; honey golden yellow, heavy body but very bitter, as if 50 per cent quinine and some pepper was added. June to October.*